Moving to Papua New Guinea from Armenia

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Armenia to Papua New Guinea — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Armenia to Papua New Guinea, and you’d need to navigate life in English, Hiri Motu and Tok Pisin. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Port Moresby averages 88°F vs 65°F in Yerevan, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Armenia and Papua New Guinea stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AM
2.2
PG
9.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AM
13.6
PG
14.9

Armenia performs better than Papua New Guinea across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AM
$2,033
PG
$133
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

AM
31.2
PG
0.6

Armenia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Papua New Guinea leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

AM
70.0
PG
38.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AM
2.5t
PG
0.5t

Papua New Guinea performs significantly better than Armenia across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AM
18.4
PG
0.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AM
59.9%
PG
0.1%

Armenia generally does better on infrastructure, though Papua New Guinea leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AM
8.6%
PG
2.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AM
$20,800
PG
$4,200

Armenia generally does better on employment & economy, though Papua New Guinea leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AM
76.1 yrs
PG
69.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AM
12.2
PG
33.6

Armenia performs better than Papua New Guinea across all family life metrics.

Data: Tax Service of Republic of Armenia, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Yerevan Rain: 10.9 in/yr (277 mm)
65° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

Port Moresby Rain: 35.4 in/yr (899 mm)
88° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Yerevan Port Moresby
Jan–Mar 42°/24°F (5°/-5°C) 89°/74°F (32°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/50°F (24°/10°C) 88°/74°F (31°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/60°F (31°/15°C) 87°/73°F (30°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 54°/35°F (12°/1°C) 90°/74°F (32°/24°C)
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Month Yerevan Port Moresby
Jan 34°/18°F (1.0°/-8.0°C) 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.7°C)
Feb 39°/21°F (4.0°/-6.0°C) 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.5°C)
Mar 52°/32°F (11.0°/0.0°C) 89°/74°F (31.4°/23.4°C)
Apr 66°/43°F (19.0°/6.0°C) 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C)
May 75°/50°F (24.0°/10.0°C) 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.5°C)
Jun 84°/57°F (29.0°/14.0°C) 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.1°C)
Jul 91°/63°F (33.0°/17.0°C) 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.4°C)
Aug 90°/63°F (32.0°/17.0°C) 87°/73°F (30.3°/22.6°C)
Sep 82°/54°F (28.0°/12.0°C) 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.2°C)
Oct 70°/45°F (21.0°/7.0°C) 90°/74°F (32.0°/23.5°C)
Nov 54°/34°F (12.0°/1.0°C) 90°/74°F (32.5°/23.6°C)
Dec 39°/25°F (4.0°/-4.0°C) 90°/75°F (32.4°/23.7°C)

Data: Papua New Guinea Meteorological Service Papua New Guinea Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Armenia and Papua New Guinea. To live, work, or study long-term in Papua New Guinea, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Papua New Guinea's immigration authority.

Armenia passport

Armenia passport holder visiting Papua New Guinea

Visa Required
Armenia passport holders need a visa to enter Papua New Guinea.
Papua New Guinea passport

Papua New Guinea passport holder visiting Armenia

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Papua New Guinea passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Armenia.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Papua New Guinea?

With 0.2 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Papua New Guinea can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Armenia and Papua New Guinea.

Is Papua New Guinea safe for expats?

Armenia performs better than Papua New Guinea across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Papua New Guinea is 9.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.2 in Armenia.

How is healthcare in Papua New Guinea compared to Armenia?

Armenia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Papua New Guinea leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 0.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Papua New Guinea, compared to 31.2 in Armenia. Papua New Guinea scores 30 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Armenia: 68).

What's the weather like in Papua New Guinea compared to Armenia?

The average high temperature in Port Moresby is 88°F, compared to 65°F in Yerevan. Port Moresby receives around 35.4 in of rainfall per year, while Yerevan gets 10.9 in.

What language do they speak in Papua New Guinea?

The official languages in Papua New Guinea are English, Hiri Motu and Tok Pisin. In Armenia, the official language is Armenian.

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At a Glance

AM PG
Population 3,000,756 9,593,498
Currency Armenian Dram (AMD) Papua New Guinean Kina (PGK)
Languages Armenian English, Hiri Motu, Tok Pisin
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +374 +675
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 000